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Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet!

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Big Bear Lodge Retreat where families gather and meet!
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Enjoy beautiful evenings and days out in the Hot Tub on the Lower-Level patio.
Beautiful snowfalls in Winter to play in or just enjoy the view!
Fun sledding in our back yard!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Porch or lanai
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Comins, MI
  • Place, Woodbury Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Frontier Fun Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Garland
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet!

Experience Northern Michigan at it's best! Amazing views from beautiful 3 level log home on the 15th tee at Cedar Valley Golf Course. Full custom kitchen, laundry facility, great room with 23' ceilings, large family room, 2 Gas fireplaces, spacious decks, and attached 3 car garage. Will be decorated for Christmas the whole month of December & part of January.

Plenty of room to spread out in this 3200 sq. ft. three level home. Large deck and patio with large firepit outside. Enjoy cooking outdoors with our Weber Grill and a 36" Char Grill Griddle - perfect for making a variety of either breakfast, lunch or dinner meals on the Griddle! Enjoy our Hot Tub on lower patio off LL bathroom door with Bluetooth outdoor speakers. 8 Beach towels & 4 robes available for use.
Power Outages - Should you experience bad weather that causes a power outage in the area - no problem with our whole house generator that will keep you up and running like nothing happened allowing you to keep your vacation stay going!
Security Devices on Property - We have a Ring Doorbell on the main entry door on the porch that has video and audio recording capability. This is used for security purposes and also to allow us the ability to communicate with guests upon arrival if they have any problems entering the cabin upon check in.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
High Chair Available + 2 Pac N Plays
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Events

No events allowed
No "Parties" or large gatherings over 25.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets allowed subject to owner's prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Strip the sheets from all used beds and put on floor next to bed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2105946
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No "Parties" or large gatherings over 25.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Comins

Located in Comins, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Woodbury Lake and Wood Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Frontier Fun Park and Boney Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Comins, MI

What's nearby

  • Woodbury Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wild Frontier Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Garland - 38 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 41 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Wakeley Lake - 50 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairview Family Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Knot Hole Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪West Side Dining Hall - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shoe Tree - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rails End - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet!?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet! on Jun 15, 2026 start from $615, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear Lodge Retreat where friends & families gather and meet! located?

This family-friendly Comins cabin is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Woodbury Lake, Wild Frontier Fun Park, and Cedar Valley Golf Club. Wood Lake and Tote Road Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was amazing. Exactly what my group and I were looking for. Property was in excellent condition exactly as advertised. Relaxing and secluded but still close to a bunch of attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place., clean, well stocked with the basics, plenty of space to spread out. Friendly owners, that are easy to reach. Highly recommended. Hopefully we will be able to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the host was very welcoming, and the place was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable nice and clean can’t wait till the summer so I can bring the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jim r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice lodging. At the echo, the other reviewers that this is a great place. I do have a couple complaints though. First there is a pumphouse from the golf course that is very close by and very very loud. All hours of the day and night it seems. Second step at the front porch is extremely high. They should redo their front steps to make them to code. The place was very well stocked, except for two items that I wish they would add Kleenex and napkins. We had to buy our own. Back to the noise issue from the golf course. I don’t know if there’s anything they can do with either the Township or the golf course to get that resolved, but it is not very enjoyable sitting outside with that kind of noise going on. They have such a great outdoor set up too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2026
Jim, thank you for your concerns. We contacted builder to do work on the porch over a year ago including the front high step. They finally started today!!! The pump house is for the golf course sprinklers . We have spoken to the management about it with no luck . The equipment they have is very old & I understand it’s very expensive There is new management now so maybe they’ll do something .Maybe more insulation. We do stock kleenex . Cleaner must of forgot to put more out. It’s in the master bedroom closet. Any missing items or questions can be addressed texting us. We don’t stock napkins but there’s plenty of paper towel. We are constantly making improvements every year. This year installed an aeration system for the pond to clear it up. Replaced full futon with queen futon, new washer & dryer, Porch works is going in now . The fire pit will also be improved this year .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location, and great hosts. My friends and I had a wonderful time. The house we very clean and had everything we needed to feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was as advertised Very pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful and relaxing! Will be coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As usual we loved the place eveything about it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danielle g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was even more amazing than the pictures, had everything you could think of, amazing views, hot tub, we emm joyed sledding and the Pac-Man game! 10/10 would recommended to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time around. The place is roomy, comfortable, well equipped for a larger group. We were there for a ladies weekend and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for 10 adults. Setting was perfect, for relaxing fall trip in northern Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much so that we booked already for next year! The place makes you feel just at home. We had 19 women stay over and a few visitors for dinner and a bonfire and everyone was impressed. Everything is just like the pictures and house is fully equipped with all the essentials. Host are great as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and well maintained. There was lots of space for the kids to play and fun things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect cabin

Perfect place to get away and golf!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away cabin!

Been to this cabin multiple times and it continues to be the best place ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Big Bear Lodge with a party of 16 and it was such an amazing time! The house is huge, fully stocked, very cozy and clean. The hot tub is a great bonus on a chilly Fall evening but one of my favorite spots is the fire pit with tons of seating for everyone along with the outdoor sound system. Brian is great and communication was wonderful! We will definitely be back again next year!!!
Peaceful and serene 🧡
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Our family had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Host was excellent and available if needed with open communication. Location excellent for our group with noticeable upgrades to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shylah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies weekend away

This was our second time staying here and our stay was just as awesome as last year. Thank you Brian for such a wonderful place to get away and relax with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was Great. Everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to stay

Really enjoyed our stay. The hosts had thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. 10 women and a bed for everyone, plus. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place.

Great Place to stay, everything was awesome and great communication with the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Garrick, Sigrid Garrick

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We have always wanted to own a home in Northern Michigan and we were able to do so now in 2020. We love getting away from all the busyness of living in a major metropolitan area and escaping to the great Michigan north country. We are hoping to enjoy our new home in Comins Michigan for many years with our children and grand children. It is our hope that you too will be able to enjoy your stay here at our new house also.

Why they chose this property

We love being in Northern Michigan and experiencing all of God's wonderful creation there - e.g., pine and birch trees, natural forests, and beautiful nights showcasing God's amazing works. We also love log style cabins like this one, and how it's situated right off of a wonderful Cedar Valley Golf course. In addition, we liked how this home was in the country, but yet within walking distance to an amusement fun park (open during Summer only) and RV Campground. Many other activities can be done nearby also including canoeing/kayaking down the famous Ausable River, snowmobiling, RV trails, and hunting.

What makes this property unique

Large home able to accommodate large families or groups for reunions, Guys/Girls getaways, etc..

Right next to Cedar Valley Golf Course, Cedar Valley Wild Frontier Fun park, and Cedar Valley Campground.

Many activities to do in the area including canoeing/kayaking and fishing on the Ausable River, Snowmobiling and off-roading on trails, and hunting in nearby state forests.

Languages:

English

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